(CHAKRA) Hindu’s and Sikh’s are strongly protesting against the use of the term “Asian” for crimes whose major culprits are of Pakistani & Muslim origin. As a result of the term being used for such a wide range of ethnicities, Hindu’s and Sikhs, among others are being categorized with groups of people who are recurring […]
British Sikhs Recognized by Business Secretary
At a Sikh exhibition during Vaisakhi celebrations, Dr. Vince Cable addressed and paid tribute to British Sikhs. He spoke during the “Turbanology: Sikh Unwrapped” exhibition which was held for the first time in London. Dr Cable, the Business, Innovation and Skills Secretary recognized Sikhs for their contribution to prosperity in business in Britain. He also […]
10-Year Old Sikh Boy Becomes Youngest Gatka Master
While most young boys in India enjoy a sport of cricket with their friends, 10-year old Manpreet Singh loves nothing more than a coconut being smashed on his forehead using a baseball bat. The Punjabi boy has become the world’s youngest master of the Indian martial art called Gatka. He is not only brave but […]
Press Conference Held in California to Discuss Prevention of Job Discrimination for Sikhs
A press conference was held at the West Sacramento Gurdwara to discuss legislation for the protection of Sikhs and others in the workplace. California state Assemblywoman, Mariko Yamada held the press conference surrounded by members of the interfaith community. The purpose of the conference was to bring to light discrimination that Sikhs and other faiths […]
Buddhists, Hindus, Jains & Sikhs Combine for 1st White House Conference for Social Justice
USA – Hindu American Seva Charities (HASC) again made history, co-hosting with The White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Agencies and the White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships an historic conference, Community Building in the 21st Century with Strengthened Dharmic Faith-Based Institutions for the Dharmic (defined as ,Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Sikh) […]
Sikh for Justice Takes Legal Action after it’s Website is Hacked
A New York based Sikh advocacy and rights group website has been hacked. The group is convinced that the server hacking was well-coordinated by a certain group who has attempted to target the Sikh community. The group, Sikh for Justice (SFJ) has been previously and presently active in legal activity in court. The group […]
Pakistani Sikhs and Other Minorities Demand Seat in Senate
Sikh’s in Pakistan are demanding a seat in the Senate or upper house of parliament. They are requesting that a seat be reserved for minorities in the country to have some hope for their community to be represented even in the smallest possible way. Sardar Ramesh Singh, chairman of Sikh Naujwan Sabha, Pakistan, said that […]
Implementation of Separate Marriage Act for Sikhs
The government of New Delhi recently accepted an eagerly awaited enactment of a separate Sikh Marriage Act. The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (DSGPC) stated that the Delhi government would soon fulfill the demand for the implementation of the Sikh Marriage Act DSGPC delegate met with Law minister, Salman Khurshid recently according to the president of […]
First Sikh Martial Arts (GATKA) Competition in California
(CHAKRA) The Sikh community is holding its first martial arts competition in the Silicon Valley. The Sikh community is not unfamiliar to battle—both physical and political—in California and is ready to take on this competition with skill and strength. The event is taking place at the San Jose Gurdwara Sahib in the Evergreen hills. The […]
Sikh Businessman and Gurdwara President Threatened by Religious Extremists in Lahore
Lahore, Pakistan (CHAKRA)— A prominent Sikh Businessman has been receiving threats from religious extremists who have been attacking his business multiple times in the eastern city of Lahore. Sardar Bishon Singh claims to have been threatened a multitude of times ranging from threats of death and financial loss. He served as President of the Pakistan […]
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